1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Because 1954 Fiat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1977 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1400 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
